Real life 'Red Band Society': Cincinnati Children's patients form bonds

'Super Joey' was diagnosed at age 10 with Histiocytosis.

Fort Thomas residents held a dog wash Sunday to raise money for histio.

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The new FOX drama Red Band Society follows the struggles of children facing serious illnesses as patients at a Los Angeles Hospital.

The stories behind the show play out in real life every day across the country, including right here in Cincinnati.

It's called Histiocytosis, a disease much like cancer. The only difference is you probably have never heard of it. It is rare disease with no cure and no government funding for research due to its rarity.

Family and friends of a young Fort Thomas boy they call "Super Joey" held a dog wash Sunday to raise money for histio. Super Joey was diagnosed at age 10 with Histiocytosis.